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Caplet
A small tablet that is shaped like a capsule. A small oblong tablet with a covering that dissolves easily and which usually cannot be broken in two. A solid, capsule-shaped tablet coated with a water-soluble shell. People who have trouble swallowing tablets may find caplets easier to take.
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Brand name
The registered trade name given to a drug product by its manufacturer. A brand name designates a proprietary drug and, as such, one that is protected by patent or copyright. In general, brand names are shorter, easier to pronounce, and thus more readily remembered than their generic counterparts. The registered trademark given to a specific…
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Bioequivalence
Since the mid-1970s, the Food and Drug Administration has required that generic drugs have the same therapeutic effects as brand name drugs when administered to people under the conditions spelled out in the labeling. When this is the case, the drug products are said to be bioequivalent. Describes drug preparations which have the same bioavailability.…
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Adverse effect or reaction
Any reaction to a drug that becomes a serious condition or even a hazard in and of itself, and occurs at normal doses.
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Active ingredients
The ingredients in the medicine that produce the therapeutic effect. Labels on over-the-counter products are required by law to identify all active ingredients and to identify and list quantities of certain ingredients, such as alcohol, whether active or not. In botany, the specific chemical in a plant responsible for the drug action ascribed to the…
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Plant lignans
Naturally occurring plant chemicals.
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Glycyrrhizic acid
Anti-inflammatory agent.
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Gingerol
Source of spiciness in ginger.
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Fructooligosaccharide
Natural fiber that exists in unprocessed fruits and vegetables.
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Cynarin
Detoxifying, liver supporting substance.
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